Construction Superintendent

We are seeking a Construction Project Superintendent to join our growing team! You will oversee all field operations and construction activities.

Responsibilities:

• Manage aspects of Contracts to protect the client’s interest and simultaneously maintain good relationship with Contractors and Suppliers.

• Provide supervision and on-the-job training to onsite staff assigned to the project.

• Provide oversight of Construction activities including, but not limited to Framing, Drywall, Concrete Construction, Masonry, Stucco, Roofing, Insulation, Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing (MEP) operations.

• To provide leadership and to establish and maintain effective and harmonious working relationships of the on-site staff and to promote a positive project morale.

• To have a thorough and complete knowledge and understanding of the General Contract, each Subcontract, the contract drawings, specifications and addenda, and to assist in the development of the on-site procedures.

• To examine the contract drawings, specifications and addenda for design deficiencies, impractical details and possible code violations, and to bring these to the attention of the Project Manager who will review them with the Architect.

• To plan and review the Construction Program including quality control procedures, safety and security practices, field office location and layout, temporary utilities, staging areas, equipment and manpower.

• To coordinate, direct, monitor, and with the Assistant Superintendent(s) and the technical coordinators (project specific as required), inspect the activities of the Contractors, Subcontractors, Supplier’s labor and material.

• To verify, along with the Project Management team, that each Contractor, Subcontractor or Trade Contractor has completed his contractual requirements as condition precedent to beginning his work at the jobsite. This includes a Certificate of Insurance, a fully executed Subcontract, a Schedule of Values and a Safety Program.

• To assure that a sufficient supply of materials and incidentals are at hand.

• To see that all required permits or licenses have been obtained, and that all required safety notices are posted.

• To cooperate with, and direct when necessary, the activities of the inspection agencies, and to effect remedial actions indicated by the reports of these agencies.

• To chair coordination meetings and safety meetings with the subcontractors and to issue typewritten minutes as a result thereof. These meetings include daily tool box meetings, weekly meetings, and daily coordination meetings.

• To receive and review the Contractors and Subcontractors Daily Reports of work done and labor and material employed.

• To create Project Daily Reports outlining work of the day, manpower and durations, pictures, notices of any delays or impacts, safety concerns/violations, etc. This includes creating Raken Daily reports.

• To review and approve, on a weekly basis, all as-built prints. To ensure that the as-builts prints are up to date at all times.

• To review and approve the Contractor’s and Subcontractor’s monthly requests for payment as needed and required.

• To review and approve all time and material work vouchers and invoices by Contractors and Subcontractors.

• To maintain good relations and communications with all involved in the project including the public.

• To maintain a safe job site and ensure that safety practices are properly implemented, and that the jobsite remains safe and clean. To train employees in proper safety techniques. To Safety Orientate new workers arriving to the jobsite.

• To professionally represent the client and employer at all times.

• Provide leadership for on-site field administration, supervision and technical management for specific construction operations, including direct supervision of assistants, foreman, subcontractors, and other construction related personnel. Direct those parties in planning, coordination and execution of work on time, within budget, and maintaining a safe workplace.

• Manage and oversee multiple projects occurring at the same time at various locations throughout the facility.

• Assist in development of project schedules and communicate sequence and schedule updates to select subcontractors and vendors. Assist in maintaining the project schedule.

• Develop and Maintain 3 week look ahead schedules.

• Schedule, Coordinate, Manage and Ensure the passing of all required inspections.

• Implement, maintain, and enforce a project site specific safety program in accordance with Policies and Processes, local laws to include all subcontractors.

• Actively participate and/or lead site meetings intended for coordination, contractors, subcontractors, staff, and progress meetings.

• Assist with the generation of a site-specific Quality Assurance program. Implement, maintain, and enforce a quality assurance and workmanship program to include all Contractors and Subcontractors.

• Perform and monitor jobsite control reporting measures including daily reports, payroll, quantity reporting, accident and incident reports, and timesheets.

• Working knowledge of all project plans, specifications, contract with Owner, subcontracts, purchase orders, daily correspondence, shop drawings, submittals, and all other project related documents.

• Review and provide feedback on select purchase orders and subcontracts.

• Perform a qualitative review of select contract documents for potential conflicts or interpretation issues to mitigate risk.

• Ensure timely project completion through project scheduling, expediting of material deliveries and the management of material and document submittals/approvals.

• Ensure that all requirements of insurance, safety, labor relations, and Equal Employment Opportunity are met.

• Understand contractors and subcontractor's means and methods in accordance with project contract documents.

• Plan and Coordinate daily construction activities.

• Provide scheduling input to the master schedule document and perform progress reviews to support monthly schedule updates and payment application processes.

• Proactively identify and solve problems to minimize risk.

• Develop and execute a plan for monitoring the completion of punch list items and coordinate select required field inspections.

• Understand local labor requirements, availability and capability for self-perform work.

• Provide technical assistance to all members of project team.

• Actively leads internal team(s) that focus on continuous improvement of the business.

• Promote the growth and development of client, subcontractor and vendor relationships.

• Demonstrated mastery of skills in these areas: managing site activity, labor relations, anticipating and resolving field related issues, establishing and enforcing site schedule requirements, managing site safety and insurance risks, interpersonal skills, ability to communicate both written and oral, and team leadership.

Qualifications:

• Minimum 5 years' experience performing large scale Commercial projects.
• Ability to read and interpret Construction Drawings.
• Organizational and Leadership skills.
• Experience with DSA (Department of State Architect) a plus.